Olympics Day 12: Forgetful Day For Indian Contingent; Results, Updates

It was a disappointing Tuesday for India and the heartbreak started with the Manpreet Singh-led side going down to Belgium after giving them a stiff competition till half-time. The Men's Hockey Team is still in the race for a historic bronze. Later in the day, Tajinderpal Singh Toor failed to even qualify for the Men's Shot Put Final.

Young Sonam Malik has ended up on the losing side after the Mongolian Wrestler scored in the last 15 seconds to defeat the Indian. In Athletics Annu Rani (Javelin) also performed badly to crash out of the qualifications.

India’s Annu Rani’s campaign ended as she finished 14th out of 15 in Group A qualification with the best attempt of 54.04m. Her personal best has been 63.24 metres but could not improve any further.

In wrestling, India began their campaign at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba with Sonam Malik losing her bout against Mongolia’s Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the round of 16 of the women’s 62kg freestyle category.

However, India will still in the hunt for a bronze in hockey game agianst Germany in the Tokyo Games.